Lisa Scagliotti 9/11/21 Lisa Scagliotti 9/11/21

Missing ‘the best friend Waterbury ever had’

Waterbury Arts Fest returned to Stowe Street and Bidwell Lane this weekend after a 2020 hiatus and one of the event’s leading organizers and champions was missing for the first time in its 19-year history.

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources 9/10/21 Vermont Agency of Natural Resources 9/10/21

Vermont Climate Council seeks public input on statewide Climate Action Plan

MONTPELIER – From hotter days to more frequent and intense storms, Vermont’s climate patterns are clearly shifting and impacting our state.

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation 9/10/21 Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation 9/10/21

Burning dry firewood saves money and improves air quality

MONTPELIER – With wood stove season rapidly approaching, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation has tips for choosing the best dry wood to maximize heat for your home and minimize air pollution from burning it.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. 9/10/21 Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. 9/10/21

Caution to drivers: Moose on the move

Fall is breeding season for moose and drivers need to be alert and cautious as moose are on the move and likely to be crossing roadways, especially after dark or early in the morning.

Laurie D. Morrissey 9/10/21 Laurie D. Morrissey 9/10/21

The Outside Story: As summer wanes, fawns lose their spots

I have often been stopped in my tracks by the sight of a white-tailed doe standing in the lush summer grass.

Jane Hobart 9/10/21 Jane Hobart 9/10/21

Mad River Chorale rehearsals postponed to Sept. 27

Due to the unpredictable covid situation, the Mad River Chorale has postponed the start of rehearsals for the fall/holiday 2021 season while the conductor and board of directors work on ways to make the singers’ time together as safe as possible.

Mary Carlson 9/4/21 Mary Carlson 9/4/21

Remembering the Waterbury state offices a decade after Irene

That 2011 late summer Sunday when Tropical Storm Irene dumped so much rain on Vermont, I spent the day with ear glued to WDEV radio in Waterbury.

Cheryl Casey 9/4/21 Cheryl Casey 9/4/21

Irene commemoration documentary celebrates community

The senior capstone project by Champlain College students Connor Greene and Ben Nicholas contributes to the Waterbury Historical Society's documentation of Tropical Storm Irene on the 10th anniversary.

Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21 Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21

Lt. Tara Thomas promoted to commander of Williston state police field station

Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, recently announced the transfer of Lt. Tara Thomas to commander of the Williston Field Station.

Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21 Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21

Sept. 10-11: Waterbury Arts Fest returns for 19th annual block party, arts market

After a 2020 hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Waterbury Arts Fest returns next weekend, starting with a Friday night Block Party.

Kathe Rhinesmith 9/4/21 Kathe Rhinesmith 9/4/21

New pastor joins Stowe Community Church

Following a year-long search, Stowe Community Church is welcoming the Rev. Daniel Gary Haugh to serve as its new pastor as of Sept. 1.

Christopher Wood 9/4/21 Christopher Wood 9/4/21

American Legion to mark 9/11 anniversary with ceremony

Twenty years after the terror attacks on America, citizens of Waterbury will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21 Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21

Duxbury Historical Society’s ‘Let’s Make a Deal Lawn Sale’ returns Sept. 11

Fall is in the air and the season of craft sales, garage sales and such is upon us. On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Duxbury Historical Society sets up at the town offices and garage for its annual Let's Make A Deal Lawn Sale.

Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21 Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21

Hunting Sunzilla and that ‘Other Green Monster’

It’s already that time of year again when local gardeners need to survey their sunflowers and choose wisely to enter the annual Hunt for Sunzilla.

Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21 Waterbury Roundabout 9/4/21

Stowe Theatre Guild welcomes back theatre-goers with play on Hedy Lamarr

Next weekend, the Stowe Theatre Guild Presents its first live show since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meghan McCarthy McPhaul 9/3/21 Meghan McCarthy McPhaul 9/3/21

The Outside Story: Common grackles show their colors

The grackle appeared early last spring, the day before I put the feeder away (so as not to tempt the bears who would soon be awakening from their winter dens).

MK Monley 8/30/21 MK Monley 8/30/21

Then and now: Floodgates project returns to document community healing through art

There are so many stories to tell in regard to what life was like for those of us living in Waterbury, Vermont after Irene. The story I'll share is about meeting Michael Valente in August of 2012.

Waterbury Roundabout 8/28/21 Waterbury Roundabout 8/28/21

Jack Carter Celebration of Life

A celebration of the life of Jack Carter of Waterbury will be held on Sunday, August 29, at 2 p.m. in Rusty Parker Park in Waterbury village.

Rachel Sargent Mirus 8/28/21 Rachel Sargent Mirus 8/28/21

The Outside Story: These spiders are masters of disguise

I put the small brown ant I had mounted (but never identified) under a microscope and peered down at it. Two huge, headlight-like eyes stared back at me.

Waterbury Roundabout 8/21/21 Waterbury Roundabout 8/21/21

Mad River Chorale moves summer fundraising concert to Camp Meade

The Mad River Chorale has announced that it has moved its concert for this Thursday, Aug. 26, to outdoors at Camp Meade at 7 p.m.